Year 4 Teaching Assistant

Year 4 Teaching Assistant
Start Date: November 2025
Location: Tower Hamlets, London
Full/Part-time: Full-time (Monday - Friday, term time only)
Salary: £104 - £110 per day



About the role/school

Teach Plus are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Year 4 Teaching Assistant to join a friendly, two-form entry primary school in Tower Hamlets from November 2025.

The school is well known for its inclusive ethos, strong sense of community, and dedication to providing engaging and high-quality learning experiences for all pupils.


As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher to support whole-class learning, deliver small group interventions, and provide one-to-one support where required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with KS2 pupils and has experience helping children reach their academic potential.


The ideal Year 4 Teaching Assistant will have prior experience working in a primary school setting and a good understanding of Read Write Inc.

Phonics, as well as the ability to support literacy and numeracy across the curriculum.



Job Responsibilities

As a Year 4 Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:




  • Supporting the class teacher in delivering engaging and well-structured lessons.




  • Working with small groups and individual pupils to reinforce key concepts in English and Maths.




  • Delivering targeted phonics support using the Read Write Inc.

    programme.




  • Assisting in the preparation of classroom resources and displays.




  • Supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development through positive encouragement.




  • Promoting good behaviour and maintaining a calm, inclusive learning environment.




  • Liaising with the class teacher and SENCO to provide feedback on pupil progress.




  • Contributing to the wider life of the school and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.




  • This Year 4 Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone confident supporting learning in KS2 and looking to further develop their classroom experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.





Qualifications/Experience

To be considered for this Year 4 Teaching Assistant position, you should have:




  • Previous experience working within a primary school (essential)




  • Knowledge or experience delivering Read Write Inc.

    Phonics (desirable)




  • A good understanding of the KS2 curriculum




  • Strong communication and teamwork skills




  • A positive, proactive, and patient attitude towards supporting children's learning




  • Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service




  • Right to work in the UK





Next steps:

If this Year 4 Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.


Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.



Teach Plus is a 5-star Google-rated, London-based education recruitment agency.

Our passion is to provide candidates with an excellent service in helping them find a new role — our candidate journey is what makes us stand out above the rest.


We prioritise ongoing assistance and support to help with your career in education.


With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London.


We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short-term, long-term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work.




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